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He was giving orders for a toothpick-case for himself, and till its size, shape, and ornaments were determined, all of which, after examining and debating for a quarter of an hour over every toothpick-case in the shop, were finally arranged by his own inventive fancy, he had no leisure to bestow any other attention on the two ladies, than what was comprised in three or four very broad stares; a kind of notice which served to imprint on Elinor the remembrance of a person and face, of strong, natural, sterling insignificance, though adorned in the first style of fashion.
Howard, I know that I am rewarding you, at this instant, in the manner you best like, and best deserve." There was a large old-fashioned chased gold toothpick-case, on which Oliver immediately fixed his eye.
Howard was so surprised when we showed it to her so astonished to see this toothpick-case in England; for it had been left, she said, with all her grandmother's diamonds and things, in Jamaica." "Yes," interrupted Howard; "I remember my aunt told us, when you asked her about Cuba's thimble, that she gave it to Cuba when she was a child, and that it belonged to some old trinket. Go on."
I made several clumsy toys, and I tried various unsuccessful experiments, but I was not discouraged. One day I heard a dispute near me about some trinket a toothpick-case, I believe which was thought by the purchaser to be too highly priced; the man who made it repeatedly said, in recommendation of the toy 'Why, sir, you could not know it from tortoise-shell.
He poured forth as many protestations as his knowledge of the English language could afford of the purity of his intentions; and, to demonstrate his disinterestedness, began to display the trinkets in his prize-box, with a panegyric upon each. Dr. B. interrupted him, by paying for the toothpick-case, which he had bought for Oliver. "Now, Mr.
The ivory, the gold, and the pearls, all received their appointment, and the gentleman having named the last day on which his existence could be continued without the possession of the toothpick-case, drew on his gloves with leisurely care, and bestowing another glance on the Miss Dashwoods, but such a one as seemed rather to demand than express admiration, walked off with a happy air of real conceit and affected indifference.
I only wish to have it understood that I am a gentleman, and live at least in DECENT society. Verbum sat. But to be serious. Poor Greg! a very trivial dispute was the cause of our quarrel, which never would have originated but for the similarity of our names. The most ridiculous part of the affair is, that the toothpick-case was his, after all he had left it on the Nawaub's table at tiffin.
Two more of ivory, with the portraitures on their lids of two ladies of the town; the originals to be seen every night in the side-boxes of the playhouse. A sword with a steel diamond hilt, never drawn but once at May-fair. Six clean packs of cards, a quart of orange-flower-water, a pair of French scissors, a toothpick-case, and an eyebrow brush.
I only wish to have it understood that I am a gentleman, and live at least in DECENT society. Verbum sat. But to be serious. Poor Greg! a very trivial dispute was the cause of our quarrel, which never would have originated but for the similarity of our names. The most ridiculous part of the affair is, that the toothpick-case was his, after all he had left it on the Nawaub's table at tiffin.
"Well, where was I? Oh, then, as soon as she saw the toothpick-case, she asked how it had been found; and I told her all about the lottery and Mr. Carat; then she and Mr. Russell consulted, and away they went, with Cuba, in a coach; and all the rest you know; and I wish I could hear the end of it!"
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